Principal Ecologist

Penguin Recruitment; Greater Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading environmental consultancy in Manchester is seeking a Principal Ecologist to join their team. Candidates will be responsible for managing ecological projects, mentoring staff, and writing technical reports. The role offers competitive salary, flexible working conditions, and is ideal for those with strong expertise in UK wildlife legislation.

Benefits

Excellent training and development schemes

Generous holiday allowance and benefits

Flexible and hybrid working policies

Qualifications

• Experience in a consultancy environment.
• Strong knowledge of UK wildlife legislation and policy.
• Proven experience in technical report writing and ESPM licensing.

Responsibilities

• Leading a varied portfolio of ecological projects.
• Mentoring and managing ecologists.
• Report writing including EcIAs, ES Chapters, and HRAs.

Skills

UK wildlife legislation and policy

Technical report writing

Ecological consultancy experience

Job description

Principal Ecologist

Location: Manchester | Salary: £40,000-£55,000

We are seeking a Principal Ecologist to join a well-established environmental consultancy in Manchester. The team specializes in Landscape Architecture, Arboriculture, and Ecology, working on a diverse range of projects.

Benefits include:

• Excellent training and development schemes
• Generous holiday allowance and benefits
• Flexible and hybrid working policies

Key responsibilities:

• Leading a varied portfolio of ecological projects
• Mentoring and managing ecologists
• Report writing including EcIAs, ES Chapters, and HRAs

Requirements:

• Experience in a consultancy environment
• Strong knowledge of UK wildlife legislation and policy
• Proven experience in technical report writing and ESPM licensing

If interested, please contact Hannah Parker at (phone number removed) and send your CV to [email address].